Europe's leading Mixed Martial Arts promotion, BAMMA, is proud to announce the much anticipated clash between BAMMA's World Lightweight Champion Rob Sinclair and challenger, Andre Winner.

Hailing from Burnley in Lancashire, Sinclair's performance to date is reflected in a 11-2-0 record. Beating Nathan Beer for the World title at BAMMA 2, Sinclair went onto defend the belt against Daniel Weichel ...

There was talk of Russian legend Fedor Emelianenko retiring if he were to lose to renowned veteran striker Pedro Rizzo at the M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Rizzo event which occurred earlier today (June 21, 2012) in St. Petersburg, Russia.

It appears that's it's true. According to Lowkick's Anton Gurevich, Emelianenko has retired after a lengthy career saying:

"I think it's time. I'm retiring from spor...

Today sees MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step back into the M-1 ring to take on former UFC star Pedro Rizzo. There has been much speculation that this could be the last time Fedor fights as a professional, but I assume that, like any great athlete, how he performs and how he feels during the fight will dictate his future more than anything. Emelianenko is a huge favorite to get the win though, lis...

Today sees MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step back into the M-1 ring to take on former UFC star Pedro Rizzo. There has been much speculation that this could be the last time Fedor fights as a professional, but I assume that, like any great athlete, how he performs and how he feels during the fight will dictate his future more than anything. Emelianenko is a huge favorite to get the win though, lis...

"The Last Emperor" is not done yet, and this time, he's going after another Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran.

Fedor Emelianenko will battle Pedro Rizzo later today (June 21, 2012) in St. Petersburg, Russia. The M-1 star is currently riding a two-fight win streak ever since a three-fight losing skid ended his brief tenure under the Zuffa (Strikeforce) umbrella.

Fedor has hinted at re...

Today sees MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step back into the M-1 ring to take on former UFC star Pedro Rizzo. There has been much speculation that this could be the last time Fedor fights as a professional, but I assume that, like any great athlete, how he performs and how he feels during the fight will dictate his future more than anything. Emelianenko is a huge favorite to get the win though, lis...

Today sees MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step back into the M-1 ring to take on former UFC star Pedro Rizzo. There has been much speculation that this could be the last time Fedor fights as a professional, but I assume that, like any great athlete, how he performs and how he feels during the fight will dictate his future more than anything. Emelianenko is a huge favorite to get the win though, lis...

Today sees MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step back into the M-1 ring to take on former UFC star Pedro Rizzo. There has been much speculation that this could be the last time Fedor fights as a professional, but I assume that, like any great athlete, how he performs and how he feels during the fight will dictate his future more than anything. Emelianenko is a huge favorite to get the win though, lis...

"The Last Emperor" is not done yet, and this time, he's going after another Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran.

Fedor Emelianenko will battle Pedro Rizzo later today (June 21, 2012) in St. Petersburg, Russia. The M-1 star is currently riding a two-fight win streak ever since a three-fight losing skid ended his brief tenure under the Zuffa (Strikeforce) umbrella.

Fedor has hinted at re...

Today sees MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step back into the M-1 ring to take on former UFC star Pedro Rizzo. There has been much speculation that this could be the last time Fedor fights as a professional, but I assume that, like any great athlete, how he performs and how he feels during the fight will dictate his future more than anything. Emelianenko is a huge favorite to get the win though, lis...

"The Last Emperor" is not done yet, and this time, he's going after another Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran.

Fedor Emelianenko will battle Pedro Rizzo later today (June 21, 2012) in St. Petersburg, Russia. The M-1 star is currently riding a two-fight win streak ever since a three-fight losing skid ended his brief tenure under the Zuffa (Strikeforce) umbrella.

Fedor has hinted at re...

Today sees MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step back into the M-1 ring to take on former UFC star Pedro Rizzo. There has been much speculation that this could be the last time Fedor fights as a professional, but I assume that, like any great athlete, how he performs and how he feels during the fight will dictate his future more than anything. Emelianenko is a huge favorite to get the win though, lis...

Today sees MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko step back into the M-1 ring to take on former UFC star Pedro Rizzo. There has been much speculation that this could be the last time Fedor fights as a professional, but I assume that, like any great athlete, how he performs and how he feels during the fight will dictate his future more than anything. Emelianenko is a huge favorite to get the win though, lis...

'The Last Emperor" is not done yet, and this time, he's going after a UFC legend.

Fedor Emelianenko will be battling Pedro Rizzo later today (June 21, 2012) in St. Petersburg, Russia. The M-1 star is currently riding a two-fight winning streak ever since a three fight losing ended his career in Zuffa. Fedor has hinted at retirement if he loses this bout, but that's still highly unlikely.

Also o...

It's official.

Fedor Emelianenko and Pedro Rizzo both tipped the scale earlier today (June 20, 2012) at the weigh in event for tomorrow's mixed martial arts (MMA) extravaganza under the M-1 banner, emanating from the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.

"The Last Emperor" weighed in at 235 pounds, leaner and meaner than his Brazilian counterpart (243.5). Also taking the stage was former Ultima...

Event: M-1 Global "Fedor vs. Rizzo"Date: June 21, 2012Location: Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia

Main Event (pay-per-view):

265 lbs.: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Pedro Rizzo

Other scheduled match-ups:

155 lbs.: Daniel Weichel vs. Musa Khamanaev (for lightweight title)265 lbs.: Guram Gugenishvili vs. Kenny Garner (for heavyweight title)265 lbs.: Jeff Monson vs. Denis Komkin155 lbs.: Mairbek Tais...

This is a guest post by Rory MacLeod (smoogy)

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